Description
Rotel Tacos are a quick and flavorful dinner option that combines zesty diced tomatoes and green chilies with seasoned meat. Ready in under 20 minutes, these tacos offer a perfect blend of spicy, cheesy, and savory flavors wrapped in warm tortillas, ideal for busy weeknights or satisfying snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (or preferred protein)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or preferred variety)
- 8 soft flour or corn tortillas
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Avocado slices
- Lime wedges
- Diced bell peppers, corn, or sautéed mushrooms (for extra veggies)
- Crushed tortilla chips or fried onions (for crunch)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown your ground meat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary to avoid greasiness.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the cooked meat; cook until softened and fragrant to build a savory flavor base.
- Incorporate Rotel and Seasoning: Pour in the Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies along with the taco seasoning. Stir well and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes to meld flavors and reduce excess moisture.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese directly over the hot filling, cover the skillet, and allow the cheese to melt completely for a creamy finish.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable to make folding easier.
- Assemble Your Rotel Tacos: Spoon the cheesy filling onto each warm tortilla and add your preferred toppings like sour cream, cilantro, avocado, or lime for extra brightness.
Notes
- Drain excess moisture by simmering uncovered if filling is too watery for better taco assembly.
- Use fresh or properly warmed tortillas for optimal texture and taste.
- Do not skip taco seasoning to enhance flavor complexity beyond salt and pepper.
- Layer cheese inside the filling and on top to increase indulgence.
- Serve tacos immediately to prevent tortillas from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Rotel Tacos, quick dinner, Tex-Mex, easy tacos, ground beef tacos, cheesy tacos, weeknight meal